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An Account of the Early History of Surgery in Texas

Description: Text of the presidential address given at the Texas Surgical Society meeting held in Fort Worth on October 16, 1932. It discusses the early history of surgery in Texas, including the development of the specialty, early surgical procedures, the first medical associations and organizations, and discussions of notable Texas surgeons.
Date: October 1932
Creator: Singleton, Albert Olin, 1882-1947
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Partner: University of Texas Health Science Center Libraries

San Antonio de Bexar: A Guide and History

Description: This book serves as a guide and historical sketch of San Antonio, Texas. It includes descriptions of county and church records, interviews with memorable Texans, a discussion of the benefits of San Antonio climate to individuals suffering from lung disease, as well as descriptions of local churches, schools, public halls, parks and other establishments. Sidney Lanier's Historical Sketch is included beginning on page 68.
Date: 1890
Creator: Corner, William
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: University of Texas Health Science Center Libraries

Texas Nature Observations and Reminiscenses

Description: This book serves as a "treatise on insect and animal life" (p. 4) in and around San Antonio, Texas. It discusses the life patterns and behavior of Texas insects, fish, reptiles and other animals, as well as the hunting practices of the time, all in great detail and with accompanying photographs.
Date: 1913
Creator: Menger, R.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: University of Texas Health Science Center Libraries

Texas Surgeon: an Autobiography

Description: This autobiographical account of Dr. Donald Taylor Atkinson tells "the story of the life of a world-renowned doctor who overcame tremendous financial obstacles in order to gain an education" (vii). The author chronicles his family's history, his upbringing in Canada, as well as his journey towards becoming a surgeon in Texas.
Date: 1958
Creator: Atkinson, Donald Taylor
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Partner: University of Texas Health Science Center Libraries

The Menace, an Exposition of Quackery Nostrum Exploitation and Reminiscences of a Country Doctor

Description: This book serves to expose fraudulent doctors, practitioners and other professionals who treat individuals without the proper licenses. It includes detailed descriptions of malpractice, letters from a fake professor, newspaper advertisements for fake treatments and cures, as well as other miscellaneous prosecutions in Bexar County, Texas.
Date: 1914
Creator: Dixon, Chas. D. (Charles D.)
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Partner: University of Texas Health Science Center Libraries

[Students]

Description: Photograph of Ernest Smallwood (standing), Linda Collier, Mae Louis and an unknown male. The two female students are sitting on a low brick wall. Windows are visible behind them.
Date: 1970
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: St. Philips College

[The Tiger Newspaper Staff]

Description: Photograph of The Tiger newspaper staff. Pictured from left to right are Rudy Sandoval, Raul Galindo and Thomas Hiltz. Mr. Sandoval and Mr. Hiltz are standing behind a desk while Mr. Galindo is seated at the desk between them. Books and files are on the desk in front of them. A filing cabinet is visible in the background.
Date: 1970
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: St. Philips College

[MLK Day March]

Description: Photograph of five children showing their drawing of Martin Luther King, Jr. during the MLK Day March. The drawing says "Peace begins with you" and "We need to finish Dr. King's dream." Four of the children are wearing white t-shirts. One girl is wearing a blue, long-sleeve shirt. A building, a man and a car are visible in the background.
Date: 1997
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: St. Philips College

[Two Men at Table]

Description: Photograph of two men sitting at a table in a building in San Antonio, Texas. A plant, a water bottle, and several other knick-knacks are visible on top of a filing cabinet in the background.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: St. Philips College

[Candidates for Sheriff]

Description: Photograph of candidates for sheriff at a political forum held at St. Philip's College MLK campus under the arches. Three candidates are seated at a table. The Campus Center building is visible behind them. A microphone is visible in the foreground.
Date: 2005
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: St. Philips College

[Hispanic Heritage Week]

Description: Photograph of dancers performing during Hispanic Heritage Week. The three male dancers are wearing red shirts with white trim and black pants. The female dancer is wearing a white blouse with black polka dots and a high-wasted black skirt with gold adornment at the waist. Two of the male dancers are in the background watching as the other male and female dancer perform.
Date: 1973
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: St. Philips College

[Students Playing Cards]

Description: Photograph of students playing cards while seated at a table. Four male students are sitting at the table while another student looks on. Another table of students is visible in the background. Named persons are Elgin Brown (standing) and Earl Williams.
Date: 1970
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: St. Philips College

[Ping Pong Game]

Description: Photograph of students playing ping pong in the Campus Center. Two male students are playing with two female students and one male student standing beside the table watching. Another male student can be seen seated on a couch in the background. Windows are doors are also visible in the background.
Date: 1969
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: St. Philips College

[Foosball Game]

Description: Photograph of five students playing foosball in the Campus Center. Three males and one female are playing while another male looks on. A pay telephone and windows are visible in the background.
Date: 1969
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: St. Philips College
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